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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
4
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The Indianapolis Star argues the United States should become Armenia's mandatory, framing it as a moral duty to humanity. It condemns isolationism and calls for American sacrifice to help Armenia despite international friction and potential costs.
In a call to Congress the editor argues the United States must accept the Armenian mandate as a duty of world leadership. It cites America’s new global role, postwar peace aims, and precedent from Cuba and the Philippines, urging service over rejection and signaling Armenia’s chance for existence.
The Methodist Episcopal conference at Des Moines endorses a U S mandate for Armenia. Officers are instructed to telegraph President Wilson and send copies to Senate foreign relations leaders urging immediate action and U S relief for Armenia.
The article urges the Democratic Party to openly support recognition of Armenia's mandate and a world leadership aligned with American greatness. It argues Republicans have fostered selfishness, and democracy can restore noble idealism and moral leadership, attracting voters to a high-minded agenda.
The piece accuses Republican editors W H Bridgett and Corydon Republican of unfairly misrepresenting a GOP primary and favoring German sympathy for Hiram Johnson. It condemns selective outrage over soldiers and notes Toner's defeat as a missed moment for Republican reflection.
An advertisement urges poultry owners to buy Egy a day Hen Tonic for hens and nests. It claims good nests, feed, and clean water boost egg profits and even prevent chick diarrhoea. The sale lists multiple sellers in Corydon and surrounding towns.
Harrison Township will gain access to Corydon Public Library resources starting June 1, with borrowing privileges and full library services. Library President Harry F. Kepner praises expanded access and urges continued local support and state assistance as needed.
A wartime remembrance poem honors a fallen buddy with lines about poppy graves in France. The speaker reflects on sacrifice, memory, and the quiet tribute paid to a comrade whose patience and courage endured hardships beyond mortal understanding.
Poem lamenting the death of Ada with references to a sister Josephine and a home altar Licht in a time worn rural setting. The piece speaks of sorrow at the loss, invoking religious imagery and memories of childhood.
Corydon will gain two brick and steel fireproof garages built by Saffer & Kirkham and W. H. Bullett & Sons. Walls near completion and steel girders installed as work continues. The garages mark a shift from livery stables to autos with gasoline replacing hay and oats. Also note a sale of personal property at Sylvester Glasscock’s on June 5.
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